BY Nkosazana Ngwadla
Carla Dodd, a Geosciences PhD student at Nelson Mandela University, shines bright with her NRF Research Excellence Award. Her groundbreaking work focuses on coastal groundwater resources, addressing crucial questions about replenishment and pollution effects.
With cutting-edge methods and international collaboration, Carla maps hydrological flowpaths and explores groundwater-dependent ecosystems. Her research contributes to drought mitigation and a sustainable future, making her a role model in her field.
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